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Jamestown, NL

Full City Profile · Newfoundland and Labrador

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
89 Population 17/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$161,864 Home Value
$752 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,864 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamestown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates48.4332°N, 53.7981°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 29, 2009.

Apr 29, 2009 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada M3.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ernesto (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 272 km
2021 Larry Category 1 55 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 264 km
2010 Igor Category 1 209 km
1982 Debby Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 4.3 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.6 in

Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (3.5").

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